Looking Through The New Laws

A lot of our agenda passed

By Francis G. Slay

1 min read

Posted on 05.19.07

1 min read

Posted on 05.19.07

The legislative session that just ended was very productive for the City of St. Louis. With the bi-partisan support of legislators from all parts of the state, important elements of a solid pro-City agenda passed, and are now on Gov. Matt Blunt’s desk awaiting his signature.

Among them are:

Tax credits for land assembly

Simplification of the process to replace stolen license plate tabs

Fuel tax exemption to fund transit

Maintain historic tax credits

An increase in reimbursement for holding state inmates

Authorization for a half-cent sales tax to reduce crime or fund police and firefighter pensions

$1 million in continued funding for criminal offender re-entry pilot project

Administrative changes to make it easier for motorists to challenge parking tickets

Permission for local governments to pass laws to allow pet owners to bring their dogs to outdoor dining facilities